James Smyth
The case for solar on a rental property
TLDR; Summary:
If I go with the Tesla Solar Roof, the cost to install after incentives is going to be lower than the cost of the traditional roof without solar. I will be able to finance the entire roof with no mone...
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Things you should know before you buy real estate in Texas?
I just want to see what I can learn from people that are investing here in Texas.I would like everyone to just leave one thing about investing in Texas.I'll start:Don't depend on the oil business to keep your rentals ...
Steven Gesis
Purchasing 100+ MultiFamily Apartment Building - Needs Renovation
So, here it is, I love SFR, I have A LOT of SFR, over the course of the last two years, have been dipping into the Multi-Family space and now graduating to 100+ units - still buying lots of SFR (I just cannot contain ...
Brian Hunsaker
Wondering how to minimize taxes owed to IRS from rental properties
We have 3 rentals, and Turbotax says we made about $27k off the 3 combined last year, so I ended up having to pay the IRS $8k. Currently the tenants pay us directly to our bank accounts. Would we owe less if we set up...
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Airbnb Hosting Hacks For More Success
Hey guys... Here are some more hacks for success as an Airbnb host. Reduce The Likeliness of Single Night StaysSo imagine that you have a property listed for $220/night. One day someone decides that they're going to b...
Gabe E.
to replace A/C or not?
Hi BP community. Here in south Texas an A/C/heater is needed basically year round. That being said my current unit 13 SEER (Goodman) being over 15 years old has a blower that has gone out. This unit is rusted out, has...
Brian Caulfield
Investing in Bad (D+) Neighborhoods?
I have a deal where the numbers are good (11-12% cash on cash) but it is in a rough neighborhood of Philly. I am confident in my screening abilities, but still concerned about the tenants and neighborhoods of this are...
Linda Weiner
STR and Pool Heaters
I'm planning on another STR, but this one has a rather large pool, where many STRs in town have a small plunge pool. In SW Florida our season is typically January-April. A pool heater will definitely make the STR much...
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Mentally I'll friend rented her home for 5 years a half price via email.
I apologize if this is in the wrong area, but I'm not sure where to post this. Another website said this might be a good place to do it.
I have friend who is renting a house in Minnesota who is a wheelchair bound 10...
Christopher James
30 % Federal Tax Credit for installing Solar Panels?
i recently read an article that there is a 30% Federal Tax Credit for instakking Solar PanelsDoes anyone know if this is for investment properties as well